Benefits Specialist Associate

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community. Job Description: Job Summary: Responsible for assisting in daily functions of the Benefit Team and HR Department. Supports benefit and retirement enrollment processes for new hires and existing team members. Coordinates benefit-related communications and documentation. Ensures accurate and timely processing of benefit transactions. Facilitates positive employee experiences through responsive benefit support. Essential Functions: • Identifies team member concerns and facilitates solutions through performance improvement activities. • Engages in online benefit enrollment architecture and technical application reviews to ensure successful deployment and sustainability. • Supports development and enhancement of automated benefit processes and workflow improvements. • Coordinates and manages online benefit enrollment applications for integration with IT systems. • Gathers and provides information to support HR Benefit team needs in employment, benefits, and team member relations. • Presents benefits information to new hires during orientation. • Coordinates with benefit and retirement providers, tracking and resolving related issues. • Assists with terminations, COBRA notifications, and benefit conversions for departing team members. • Coordinates and processes disability and FMLA claims, ensuring timely communication among stakeholders. • Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field Experience Requirement: 0-2 years of experience in human resources, business administration, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures: N/A Working Conditions: A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (>50% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (>50% of the time) H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time) L. Loud noises: 1. Never M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never O. Radiation: 1. Never P. Burns: 1. Never Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A Physical Demands: This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Additional Job Descriptions: N/A Department: Human Resources Shift: Days (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 2000 Ashland Drive City, State: Ashland, Kentucky Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.